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MU vs. AAPL, AMD, AVGO, GOOG, and GOOGL

Should you buy Micron Technology stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Micron Technology with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Micron Technology include Apple (AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Alphabet (GOOG), and Alphabet (GOOGL). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Micron Technology compare to Apple?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Apple's net margin of 27.15%. Apple's return on equity of 146.69% beat Micron Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Micron Technology55.91% 71.13% 50.33%
Apple 27.15%146.69%34.02%

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than Micron Technology. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Micron Technology$37.38B29.96$8.54B$44.1722.45
Apple$416.16B11.16$112.01B$8.2738.23

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.14, indicating that its stock price is 114% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apple has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Apple pays out 13.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Apple has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Apple is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Apple had 9 more articles in the media than Micron Technology. MarketBeat recorded 285 mentions for Apple and 276 mentions for Micron Technology. Apple's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.65 indicating that Apple is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology
140 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
59 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Apple
176 Very Positive mention(s)
35 Positive mention(s)
45 Neutral mention(s)
25 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Micron Technology currently has a consensus target price of $1,263.76, suggesting a potential upside of 27.44%. Apple has a consensus target price of $314.85, suggesting a potential downside of 0.41%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Apple.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05
Apple
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.66

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.7% of Apple shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Apple shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Micron Technology beats Apple on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.47, meaning that its share price is 147% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 2.14, meaning that its share price is 114% more volatile than the broader market.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Advanced Micro Devices' net margin of 13.37%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Advanced Micro Devices13.37% 9.55% 7.68%
Micron Technology 55.91%71.13%50.33%

Micron Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Advanced Micro Devices. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Advanced Micro Devices, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Advanced Micro Devices$34.64B25.74$4.34B$3.05179.25
Micron Technology$37.38B29.96$8.54B$44.1722.45

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 95 more articles in the media than Advanced Micro Devices. MarketBeat recorded 276 mentions for Micron Technology and 181 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices. Advanced Micro Devices' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.65 indicating that Advanced Micro Devices is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Advanced Micro Devices
109 Very Positive mention(s)
28 Positive mention(s)
24 Neutral mention(s)
17 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Micron Technology
140 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
59 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Advanced Micro Devices currently has a consensus target price of $453.92, indicating a potential downside of 16.97%. Micron Technology has a consensus target price of $1,263.76, indicating a potential upside of 27.44%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05

71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Micron Technology beats Advanced Micro Devices on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Broadcom?

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Broadcom's net margin of 38.85%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Broadcom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadcom38.85% 41.61% 19.55%
Micron Technology 55.91%71.13%50.33%

Broadcom has higher revenue and earnings than Micron Technology. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadcom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadcom$75.47B25.29$23.13B$6.0066.85
Micron Technology$37.38B29.96$8.54B$44.1722.45

76.4% of Broadcom shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Broadcom shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Broadcom pays out 43.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Broadcom has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Broadcom presently has a consensus price target of $493.24, indicating a potential upside of 22.97%. Micron Technology has a consensus price target of $1,263.76, indicating a potential upside of 27.44%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Broadcom.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 147 more articles in the media than Broadcom. MarketBeat recorded 276 mentions for Micron Technology and 129 mentions for Broadcom. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.65 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Broadcom
94 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
19 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Micron Technology
140 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
59 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Broadcom has a beta of 1.45, suggesting that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 2.14, suggesting that its share price is 114% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Micron Technology beats Broadcom on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Alphabet?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Micron Technology currently has a consensus price target of $1,263.76, suggesting a potential upside of 27.44%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $376.19, suggesting a potential upside of 5.60%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 147 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 276 mentions for Micron Technology and 129 mentions for Alphabet. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.65 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology
140 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
59 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
86 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
26 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Micron Technology. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Micron Technology$37.38B29.96$8.54B$44.1722.45
Alphabet$402.84B10.71$132.17B$13.1127.17

Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Alphabet is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.14, meaning that its stock price is 114% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Alphabet's net margin of 37.92%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Micron Technology55.91% 71.13% 50.33%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

Summary

Micron Technology beats Alphabet on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Alphabet?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 144 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 276 mentions for Micron Technology and 132 mentions for Alphabet. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.65 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology
140 Very Positive mention(s)
41 Positive mention(s)
59 Neutral mention(s)
24 Negative mention(s)
10 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
98 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
20 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Micron Technology. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alphabet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Micron Technology$37.38B29.96$8.54B$44.1722.45
Alphabet$402.84B10.79$132.17B$13.1127.38

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.14, meaning that its share price is 114% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Alphabet's net margin of 37.92%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Micron Technology55.91% 71.13% 50.33%
Alphabet 37.92%38.99%27.41%

Micron Technology currently has a consensus price target of $1,263.76, suggesting a potential upside of 27.44%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $413.54, suggesting a potential upside of 15.23%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
47 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Alphabet is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Micron Technology beats Alphabet on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MU vs. The Competition

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MetricMicron TechnologyCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.12T$184.68B$38.78B$12.60B
Dividend Yield0.06%1.01%3.20%7.38%
P/E Ratio22.4540.29170.4024.63
Price / Sales29.9614.13593.7078.48
Price / Cash61.8962.3645.0157.01
Price / Book11.126.079.646.45
Net Income$8.54B$1.76B$1.07B$331.61M
7 Day Performance1.65%2.67%0.27%-0.42%
1 Month Performance5.96%10.45%0.41%2.09%
1 Year Performance711.22%145.60%141.48%22.24%

Micron Technology Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MU
Micron Technology
4.9263 of 5 stars		$991.64
+4.5%		$1,263.76
+27.4%		+662.6%$1.12T$37.38B22.4553,000
AAPL
Apple
4.6659 of 5 stars		$294.38
+1.7%		$314.85
+7.0%		+49.2%$4.25T$416.16B35.60166,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
3.2652 of 5 stars		$540.88
-6.9%		$448.78
-17.0%		+275.4%$947.23B$34.64B177.3431,000
AVGO
Broadcom
4.9938 of 5 stars		$369.34
-2.2%		$493.24
+33.5%		+43.0%$1.80T$63.89B61.5633,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.0303 of 5 stars		$357.89
+1.3%		$376.78
+5.3%		+104.8%$4.28T$402.84B27.30190,200

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